The Challenge is a partnership between the Aetna Foundation, the American Public Health Association and the National Association of Counties and administered by CEOs For Cities. The partnership empowers small to mid-size U.S. cities and counties to create a positive health impact.

The challenge is awarding more than $1.5 million in prizes to cities, counties and federally recognized tribes most able to show measurable changes in health and wellness over the next several years.

Healthy Cities and Counties:

Promote healthy behaviors.

Focus on community safety.

Provide abundant space where people can work, live and play.

Enable people to have enjoyable social experiences, and ample work.

Are clear of pollutants and provide communities with access to healthy food and clean water.

READY TO CREATE A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY?

STEP 1: Identify a lead entity to submit an application.

STEP 2: Submit an application by May 31, 2016.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Finalists will be announced on August 1, 2016.

Learn more and get started by emailing hccc@ceosforcities.org or calling Debbie Nadzam, Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge Director, at 216-523-7348.

You can also attend a Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge webinar for an overview of the Challenge, details about the application process and relevant dates and resources: